Noah Wray Email & Phone Number

Roanoke, Va, Us

United States

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

I was a Senior Accountant in the Revenue Accounting Department of Advance Auto Parts. As a member of the department, I prepared period end and quarter end journal entries using Microsoft Excel and submitted these entries into Oracle Cloud and PeopleSoft, with a 100% accurate and on-time submission rate. In addition, I performed account reconciliations in Blackline for various business units of the Revenue Department, as well as resolved all discrepancies or errors discovered during this… Show more I was a Senior Accountant in the Revenue Accounting Department of Advance Auto Parts. As a member of the department, I prepared period end and quarter end journal entries using Microsoft Excel and submitted these entries into Oracle Cloud and PeopleSoft, with a 100% accurate and on-time submission rate. In addition, I performed account reconciliations in Blackline for various business units of the Revenue Department, as well as resolved all discrepancies or errors discovered during this process. I also prepared and maintained schedules and supporting documentation for upper management, internal and external reporting, auditors, and for compliance with SOX requirements. I performed analytical reviews and interpreted financial data in order to provide analyses for Accounting management and business unit teams to use in decision making. Lastly, I cross-trained in order to perform essential job functions of co-workers to ensure continuation of business processes in the case of absence. Show less

Richmond, Virginia

I was an Auditor for Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts. As an Auditor, I engaged in various aspects of an audit, including: planning, examining supporting documentation, meeting with clients, evaluating compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing policies and procedures, cross-checking financial figures, and various other audit tasks. In addition to performing standard audit duties, I also had a special area of focus within the APA, as a member of the Acquisitions and Contract… Show more I was an Auditor for Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts. As an Auditor, I engaged in various aspects of an audit, including: planning, examining supporting documentation, meeting with clients, evaluating compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing policies and procedures, cross-checking financial figures, and various other audit tasks. In addition to performing standard audit duties, I also had a special area of focus within the APA, as a member of the Acquisitions and Contract Management specialty team. I specialized in the contract procurement and management processes, and earned my Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification. I was able to uniquely contribute to each audit I worked on by performing detailed testwork over all contract procurement and management related fields. My day-to-day activities included constant use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook, along with several systems internal to the Commonwealth. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

I worked at Neely's Accounting Services, Inc. as a part-time Assistant Accountant in the office. There, I was responsible for Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Data Entry, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, & Tax work for small businesses and individuals in the Roanoke Valley. I frequently used Microsoft Excel, Intuit Quickbooks, and Drake tax software in my day-to-day activities.

Roanoke College

I was President of Roanoke College's business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi from November 2016 to November 2017. I was an active member of the Nu Tau Chapter from my Freshman year to my Senior year. Alpha Kappa Psi taught me the value of a strong work ethic, respect, speaking skills, and learning through listening among many other important skills. The fraternity excels at shaping young men and women into future business leaders and I have been greatly impacted from this experience. I have moved… Show more I was President of Roanoke College's business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi from November 2016 to November 2017. I was an active member of the Nu Tau Chapter from my Freshman year to my Senior year. Alpha Kappa Psi taught me the value of a strong work ethic, respect, speaking skills, and learning through listening among many other important skills. The fraternity excels at shaping young men and women into future business leaders and I have been greatly impacted from this experience. I have moved status to an Alumni Member. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

From March 2016 to June 2016, I worked in the Camping and Fishing department at Gander Mountain as a Sales Associate where I was responsible for assisting customers in finding products, recommending products for their needs, and assisting customers on the phone. In June 2016 I was promoted to a new role as a Firearms Sales Associate, where my job responsibilities included strong engagement with customers, in-depth knowledge of all products and firearms in my department, and the ability to… Show more From March 2016 to June 2016, I worked in the Camping and Fishing department at Gander Mountain as a Sales Associate where I was responsible for assisting customers in finding products, recommending products for their needs, and assisting customers on the phone. In June 2016 I was promoted to a new role as a Firearms Sales Associate, where my job responsibilities included strong engagement with customers, in-depth knowledge of all products and firearms in my department, and the ability to complete firearms paperwork from start to finish including running background checks and the disposition of firearms to customers. Show less

Salem, Va

I was one of 15 students selected to participate in the Roanoke College Innovation Challenge where I took part in a team effort to create and develop an in-depth business plan for an up-and-coming business. On the plan, I worked exclusively on financial plan development, budgeting, and future projections as well as analysis and recommendations for the business. I also performed real-world product testing and research, along with a write-up of my findings. At the conclusion of the program, my… Show more I was one of 15 students selected to participate in the Roanoke College Innovation Challenge where I took part in a team effort to create and develop an in-depth business plan for an up-and-coming business. On the plan, I worked exclusively on financial plan development, budgeting, and future projections as well as analysis and recommendations for the business. I also performed real-world product testing and research, along with a write-up of my findings. At the conclusion of the program, my team and I presented to a panel of potential investors from all over the Roanoke Valley and conducted a Q&A afterwards. Show less

I worked in Roanoke's Regional Distribution Center, the John Vaughn Center. I played a universal role in the warehouse, where I was able to be a part of many different aspects of warehouse activity. Throughout my time working at the Vaughn Center, I was a part of receiving, restocking, gathering materials for Distribution, and picking items for Transmission orders. Over this time, I developed a strong understanding of the material carried in the warehouse and was able to locate it with ease and… Show more I worked in Roanoke's Regional Distribution Center, the John Vaughn Center. I played a universal role in the warehouse, where I was able to be a part of many different aspects of warehouse activity. Throughout my time working at the Vaughn Center, I was a part of receiving, restocking, gathering materials for Distribution, and picking items for Transmission orders. Over this time, I developed a strong understanding of the material carried in the warehouse and was able to locate it with ease and efficiency. I became certified to operate forklifts and other industrial vehicles and grew to be skilled in this operation. I was able to safely and efficiently load and unload tractor trailers with the use of a forklift. Some of the skills I developed during my time working for AEP were organization, problem solving, forklift operation, shipping and receiving, pulling materials, working as a team and communicating effectively. Above all, safety became the most important skill I developed, and one that I still use today. Show less

Roanoke County, Virginia

I drove to and maintained 10 different parks throughout Roanoke County. I cleaned the parks by picking up and disposing of trash, changing trash cans, cleaning bathrooms and picnic shelters, and by keeping the parks stocked with supplies. Throughout the summer, I worked baseball and softball tournaments, corporate gatherings, birthday parties and other get togethers, and the largest event in the parks: Roanoke County's Touch a Truck. During my job I would also assist the public in any way that… Show more I drove to and maintained 10 different parks throughout Roanoke County. I cleaned the parks by picking up and disposing of trash, changing trash cans, cleaning bathrooms and picnic shelters, and by keeping the parks stocked with supplies. Throughout the summer, I worked baseball and softball tournaments, corporate gatherings, birthday parties and other get togethers, and the largest event in the parks: Roanoke County's Touch a Truck. During my job I would also assist the public in any way that I could by providing trash bags, arranging the picnic shelters to meet the needs of those who rented them, taking trash from people to be thrown away, and even giving directions to those who were travelling. Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Accounting, Finance, President: Alpha Kappa Psi Nu Tau chapter, Trumpet Player in the Roanoke College Wind.

High School Diploma, Advanced Studies

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society